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Liv 52 from Himalaya

June 5th, 2009

 Liv 52 is the world’s No.1 liver protection formula. With a history of over 50 years, this herbal preparation now sells in over 40 countries. That even allopathic practitioners recommend Liv 52 for treating various liver disorders, is a testimony to its efficacy.

The role of a nutritious dietary regimen for […]

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Ayurvedic medicines- How are they formed?

July 20th, 2008

Asavam and Arishtam
Either decoction/ aqueous extract or fresh juice is made from the crude herb to which nutrients/ sweetners such as sugars like jaggery, honey or sugar, singly or wholly are added. To the resulting solution certain fermenting aids like Dhataki pusha etc and prakshepa choorna are mixed and kept […]

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Gulika/ Vati/ Vattu/ Tablets

July 7th, 2008

The medicines from plant orgin, animal orgin and mineral orgin are collected, identified properly and cleaned. The ingredients for making powders are to be dried and pulverized separately and then homogenously mixed together and ground into the base as per the formula up to the proper consistency for making gulika. The medicines which require purification, […]

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Choornam

July 7th, 2008

The ingredients are collected, identified properly then cleaned and dried. Each of the ingredients is pulverised separately and homogenously mixed together as per the formula. These powders are used directly or with additives or used for making decoction according to the condition of patients and diseases.

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Leham/ Rasyan

July 7th, 2008

The new herbs are collected, identified properly, then cleaned and dried. Each of the ingredients for powdering is pulverised separately and homogenously mixed together as per formula. Prepare the kashayam( decoction) or swarasam ( juice) or with warm water, mix it with jaggery/ sugar or sugar candy and concentrate to required consistency. The powdered raw […]

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Medicated oil/ thailam/ coconut oil/ kuzhambu

July 7th, 2008

Medicated thailam/ Coconut oil:
The base of these preparations is either sesame oil or coconut oil. The process consists of addition of water extracts( kashayam), swarasa ( juice), kalka ( paste) subjecting the mixture prepared in a regulated temperature. The oils are prepared under the basis of reference texts. So the medicated oils having the property […]

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Asavam and Arishtam

July 7th, 2008

Either decoction/ aqueous extract or fresh juice is made from the crude herb to which nutrients/ sweetners such as sugars like jaggery, honey or sugar, singly or wholly are added. To the resulting solution certain fermenting aids like Dhataki pusha etc and prakshepa choorna are mixed and kept it in a fermentation vat for 30- […]

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Obesity

May 10th, 2008

Obesity is the excess amount of body fat. According to Ayurveda, there are basic elements in the human body known as the seven dhatus. These are present in human body in particular proportions and any change in their equilibrium leads to diseases. In obese persons, meda (fat) is nourished excessively, while other dhatus get malnourished […]

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Obesity – An all round problem

March 25th, 2008

Obesity, which was once viewed as the result of lack of will power, or a lifestyle “choice” - the choice to overeat and under exercise, is now being considered more appropriately by the modern world as a chronic disease, which requires effective strategies for its management.
In Ayurveda obesity is referred to as Sthaulya, in fact […]

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Diabetic neuropathy - Yoga

March 25th, 2008

Ayurvedic science a way of life, has its method of treating any type of bodily disorders by  advising one to have simple changes in his  lifestyle/diet and by  taking ayurvedic herbal formulations along with a regular yogic practice. In the same manner, it manages   Diabetic neuropathy too, which is a severe complication of diabetes affecting […]

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